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Pepper Grinder (2024)

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Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.


  • platform
  • boss-fight
  • boss

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Demon Turf (2021)

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Xbox One PC Windows

In Demon Turf, you're a young demon girl on a quest to become the Queen. Navigate through a vibrant, cel-shaded polygonal world with acrobatic moves and physics-based combat. Master the platforming mechanics, set your checkpoints, and face new challenges in varied worlds. Despite some flaws, this game offers a delightful and challenging experience filled with humor, charm, and plenty of replay value.


What we like:
  • Fun gameplay
  • Retro styled game with unlockable cheats
  • Unique and creative world design
  • Upbeat soundtrack
  • Plenty of content to explore and complete
What could be improved:
  • Controls, camera, and jumping off pads are difficult
  • Frustrating for casual players
  • Inconsistent level design
  • Gameplay doesn't flow well

  • platform
  • 3d

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One Hand Clapping (2020)

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stadia Android PC Windows IOS iPhone Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch

One Hand Clapping is a vocal 2D platformer. Solve puzzles, by singing or humming into your microphone, and find confidence in the power of your voice as it changes the world around you.


  • platform
  • rhythm
  • 2d
  • music
  • puzzle
  • voice
  • control
  • experience
  • education
  • family-friendly

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy (2023)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X/s

Unleash your creativity in Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy, a magical journey full of challenging puzzles and epic boss fights. Join a wizard, a thief, and a knight to push back a fearsome army and restore peace. Experience stunning visuals, unique character abilities, and thrilling multiplayer action in this unforgettable adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging yet fun gameplay
  • Stunning graphics
  • Exciting multiplayer possibilities
  • Variety of character abilities
  • Engaging boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Presence of glitches and bugs
  • Tedious achievement hunting
  • Some puzzles may feel overly complex
  • Less engaging compared to previous Trine games

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • cooperative
  • physics
  • local

15

Tinykin (2022)

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Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One

Join Milo and the adorable Tinykin in a whimsical 3D platformer filled with charm, joy, and exploration. Solve creative puzzles, help quirky bugs, and unravel Earth's biggest mystery. With a simple yet enjoyable gameplay, Tinykin offers a delightful adventure that will keep you entertained for hours.


What we like:
  • Simple and enjoyable gameplay
  • Charming and vibrant 3D world
  • Diverse and endearing characters
  • Creative puzzles and exploration
  • Emotional and gripping storyline
What could be improved:
  • Lack of real challenge
  • Confusing dialogue
  • Short game length
  • Frustrating achievement drops

  • platform
  • exploration
  • 3d
  • puzzle
  • pikmin

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Freedom Planet 2 (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X/s j Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X

Join the heroes of Avalice in the upcoming action-packed game, Freedom Planet 2. As an ancient terror emerges from the depths of the ocean, the team faces their toughest challenge yet. With four playable characters available, each with their fighting style, explore the vast world of Avalice filled with treasures, unique NPCs, and landmarks. Test your fighting skills in the Battlesphere arena and power up with customizable potions and equippable items. Don't miss your chance to save Avalice from Bakunawa's wrath!


What we like:
  • Great platforming and level design
  • Diverse and unique cast of playable characters
  • Excellent soundtrack
  • Lots of content and replayability
  • Improvements over the first game in every aspect
What could be improved:
  • Story and voice acting may not appeal to everyone
  • Some bosses and levels can be frustrating
  • Switch puzzles may cause players to get lost
  • Difficulty can be too easy without optional items
  • Lack of extra save icons and secret bloopers

  • platform
  • scroller
  • pixel
  • retro
  • 1990s
  • action-adventure
  • story
  • boss
  • colourful
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • anime

17

Moss: Book II (2022)

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Embark on an epic adventure in Moss: Book II, a captivating VR game where you team up with the charming Quill. Engage in exciting combat, solve mind-bending puzzles, and explore breathtaking environments. Dive into a fairytale story filled with myth and magic, creating a unique bond with Quill that will leave you wanting more!

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What we like:
  • Immersive gameplay
  • Engaging puzzles
  • Stunning environments
  • Excellent storytelling
  • Adorable main character
What could be improved:
  • Overemphasis on book illustrations and narrations
  • Some repetitive combat

  • platform
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • narration
  • adventure
  • boss
  • boomerang
  • story
  • diorama
  • controller-support
  • action-adventure
  • cute
  • vr
  • zelda

18

Kirby and the Forgotten Land (2022)

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Nintendo Switch

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a delightful and charming game that brings joy and light to a world filled with darkness.

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What we like:
  • Adorable and filled with childlike wonder
  • Fresh experience for fans
  • Variety of gameplay with ability to copy enemy powers
  • Engaging town activities and upgrades
  • Inclusion of co-op gameplay and mini-games
What could be improved:
  • Lack of a "restart stage" option can be a hassle when replaying stages

  • platform
  • boss
  • post-apocalyptic
  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • adventure
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • park

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Dungeon Munchies (2019)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 IOS iPhone Android Mac OS Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Dungeon Munchies is a unique 2D platformer that combines zombie cooking action with RPG elements. Explore a collapsed world filled with mutated potatoes, killer wasps, electric snails, and more. Collect ingredients from defeated enemies, cook new recipes, and unlock different buffs and weapons. The game offers a mix of gross-out humor and a compelling storyline.


What we like:
  • Unique combination of cooking and platforming
  • Compelling storyline
  • Customization options for combat
  • Impressive art style and monster designs
  • Diverse soundtrack
What could be improved:
  • Imprecise controls for ranged weapons, shields, and platform jumping

  • cooking
  • platform
  • bullet-hell
  • rpg
  • comedy
  • scroller
  • post-apocalyptic
  • anime
  • pixel
  • funny
  • 2d
  • action
  • action-adventure
  • zombies
  • exploration

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Magical Delicacy (2024)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One

A wholesome pixel art platformer. Cook magical delicacies from a vast collection of ingredients in your own shop. Explore an unfamiliar town and deliver tasty treats to the townsfolk. Learn new ways to traverse, discover secrets, and experience a unique witchy world.


  • platform
  • cooking
  • metroidvania
  • economy
  • relaxing
  • magic
  • pixel
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • life
  • cute
  • management
  • mystery

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